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ASHURA: Leadership in an Age of Turmoil

Season 3, Ep. 23

On the day of Ashura, Imam Hussein (AS) made a stand that still echoes through history.


In this episode, we unpack powerful lessons from his leadership—from refusing to bow to tyranny, to building an inclusive army, to balancing justice with peace. These aren't just history lessons. They're a blueprint for ethical leadership in our own time.


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